Top Rankings
Oakwood City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,030 students in Oakwood City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Ohio.
51爆料s in Oakwood City School District have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 60% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Oakwood City School District are Harman Elementary School, Oakwood High School and Oakwood Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Oakwood City School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
2,030 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Oakwood City School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 929 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.53
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
80%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,421 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,943 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,421
$17,287
Spending / Student
$20,943
$17,235
Best Oakwood City School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harman Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
735 Harman Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5338
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5338
Grades: 1-6
| 428 students
Rank: #22.
Oakwood High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5325
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5325
Grades: 9-12
| 668 students
Rank: #33.
Oakwood Junior High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5328
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5328
Grades: 7-8
| 305 students
Rank: #44.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1701 Shafor Blvd
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5335
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5335
Grades: 1-6
| 514 students
Rank: n/an/a
219 W Dorothy Ln
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 299-8730
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 299-8730
Grades: K
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oakwood City School District?
Oakwood City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,030 students.
What is the rank of Oakwood City School District?
Oakwood City School District is ranked #8 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oakwood City School District?
80% of Oakwood City School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oakwood City School District?
Oakwood City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Oakwood City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,943 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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